History of the Southwest Region

The Southwest Region of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated was organized in 1969 at Saint Agatha Catholic Church in Los Angeles, California under the leadership of Juanita Yancey, Regional Director. The Southwest Region encompasses Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The Southwest Region is home of Delta Chapter, the second chapter chartered in the sorority.

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Southwest Region Executive Board

Dr. Norlissa Cooper

Dr. Norlissa Cooper

REGIONAL DIRECTOR
regionaldirector@swrchietaphi.org
Dr. Sarah M. Killian

Dr. Sarah M. Killian

NATIONAL PRESIDENT
skillian@chietaphi.org
Dr. Michelle Johnson

Dr. Michelle Johnson

1ST ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR
ard@swrchietaphi.org
Alicia Geolingo, MSN, RN-BC

Alicia Geolingo, MSN, RN-BC

2ND ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR
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Dr. Sherry Akins

Dr. Sherry Akins

RECORDING SECRETARY
secretary@swrchietaphi.org
Kimberly Humphrey, DNP©, MSN, FNP-C, PHN

Kimberly Humphrey, DNP©, MSN, FNP-C, PHN

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
communications@swrchietaphi.org
Dr. Mary Daniels

Dr. Mary Daniels

TREASURER
treasurer@swrchietaphi.org
Dr. Lucille Rayford

Dr. Lucille Rayford

FINANCIAL SECRETARY
finance@swrchietaphi.org
Sheila Grumbach, MS, BSN, RN, CNOR ACHE

Sheila Grumbach, MS, BSN, RN, CNOR ACHE

IMMEDIATE PAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR
sgrumbach@swrchietaphi.org

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Member Spotlight

Darlene White Petaway, BSBA, RN, iCNA, earned her education from the University of Phoenix and Cuyahoga Community College. She became a member of the Eta Eta Eta Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority in 2020. With an extensive nursing career spanning 33 years, her specialization lies in Orthopedics, Neuro-Traumatic Brain Injury, and Stroke care. Darlene’s motivation to become a nurse stemmed from her desire to create a meaningful impact. Over the years, she observed a shift in nursing towards more business management aspects. For aspiring nurses, she emphasized the importance of honing organizational and technical skills to ensure seamless continuity of care. Among her accolades is the Daisy Award.

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Southwest Region Highlights

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Dr. Ora V. Robinson

The Invisible Black Nurse

March 6-10, 2024

55th Southwest Region Annual Meeting & Education Conference

Sahara Hotel Las Vegas
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